Capitol Police Plaque Lawsuit Dismissal Ends Officers’ Legal FightSometimes a legal fight isn't about the money or the policy — it's about recognition, and whether that recognition was given the way it was promised. That's the heart of a case that just came to a close, as a federal judge ruled that two police officers lack standing to sue over their own names, Capitol police plaque lawsuit dismissal rules officers lack…USA Herald6d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecuritycapitol riot aftermath
Sixth Circuit Guts Kalshi’s Federal Shield, Rules Sports Bets Are Just BetsTHE SWAP DEFENSE FALLS APART The Sixth Circuit says Kalshi's sports contracts are ordinary bets, not federally protected swaps. Ohio and Tennessee can now enforce their gambling laws against the company. The ruling deepens a three-way circuit split that's pushing this fight straight toward the Supreme Court. By Samuel López | USA Herald Kalshi just Sixth…USA Herald12d agoWhole story →GovernmentTechnologysixth circuit ruling on sports bets
What If They Are Not From Another Planet? U.S. Law Leaves the Origin of NonKey Takeaways The popular assumption that a genuinely nonhuman UAP intelligence would necessarily come from another planet goes considerably further than what current evidence establishes. Federal UAP policy has increasingly used the broader term “non-human intelligence,” while the National Archives is collecting government records concerning UAP,…USA Herald13d agoWhole story →Securityuap policy update
Iran Threatens New Weapons As Congressman Suggests Tehran “UFO” Might Be OursA Tennessee congressman is floating a very different explanation for the glowing object filmed over Tehran this week. Iran's Revolutionary Guard is promising surprises if Washington strikes again. And Trump won't say yet whether he'll sit down with Iran's president at the UN. By Samuel López | USA Herald Rep. Tim Burchett didn't say aliens Rep. Tim…USA Herald15d agoWhole story →SecurityTim Burchettus iran tensions
Action Lawsuit Claims Meta AI Glasses Captured and Shared Intimate Images Without ConsentBy Samuel López | USA Herald SAN FRANCISCO - A growing federal privacy battle over Meta’s artificial-intelligence glasses is putting one of the most difficult questions surrounding wearable AI technology before the courts: What happens when an AI device sees something its owner—or the person standing in front of it—never intended to share? More than 70…USA Herald20d agoWhole story →TechnologySecurity
America’s Golden Dome Pushes U.S. Missile Defense Into Space As Interceptor Race AcceleratesKey Facts The Space Force is developing low-Earth-orbit interceptors intended to engage missile threats in boost, midcourse and glide phases. Congress has committed billions to space-based interceptors, missile-tracking sensors and hypersonic defense, while major technical questions remain. Golden Dome is creating new legal, insurance, cyber and…USA Herald21d agoWhole story →TechnologySecuritygolden dome project development
Republican Files 8 Hegseth Impeachment ArticlesThomas Massie files eight Hegseth impeachment articles as the House enters its final scheduled voting week before the midterm elections.USA Herald22d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurityThomas Massiehegseth impeachment filing
Department of War Waives UAP NDA Barriers and Opens Protected Disclosure Channel to PURSUEKey Takeaways The Department of War has authorized current and former personnel and contractors to disclose protected UAP information directly to designated PURSUE representatives. The waiver overrides civil and administrative enforcement provisions in NDAs and Special Access Program Indoctrination Agreements for covered communications to PURSUE. The…USA Herald24d agoWhole story →TechnologySecurityuap disclosure policy update
Congress Has Seen the Evidence on UFOsKey Takeaways Lawmakers with security clearances, including Rep. Nancy Mace, say they've viewed classified UAP footage and material far beyond what's been publicly released. Legal experts argue the public has a right to data on the life-form question itself, separate from classified military hardware or defense programs. Recent congressional hearings…USA Herald27d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurityNancy Maceuap congressional hearings